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  • The Sounds of South Finale is at 7 p.m. May 22
  • Varsity baseball plays Linton at 6 p.m. May 20 in an away game
  • Seniors, if you didn't order a cap and gown, you can buy one in the main office
  • Sounds of South spring concert is May 15 in the auditorium
  • The boys volleyball sectional will be May 14 at Martinsville
  • Tennis vs. Center Grove will be at 5:30 p.m. May 13 at South
  • BHSS 2026 graduation is at 10 a.m. May 30 in the Purple Gym
  • Healthapaloza is April 23 at BHSS-families can receive free bike helmets and gun locks
  • Girls tennis plays THS at South April 23
  • Boys golf plays Martinsville April 22 at Martinsville
The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist

The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist

Lotus on a budget

Hanh Tam Bui, Staff Writer September 27, 2019

The 26th Annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival is planned to run from  Sept. 26 until Sept. 29, as the downtown Bloomington area will be alive with music and people in the streets. While paying for...

How to guide on bullet journaling

Hanh Tam Bui, Staff Writer September 5, 2019

There is a high chance one has encountered the Bullet Journal, also known as BuJo, on the internet due to its growing popularity. Throughout the internet, it’s become associated with beautiful notebooks...

South Speaks: spring break

South Speaks: spring break

Hailey Allgood, Staff Writer March 11, 2019

Spring break is a glorious time of the year for students of all classes. It provides a relief from standardized tests, grimacing finals and the strain of being a high school student. From going to exotic...

Song of the Week: January 21st

Song of the Week: January 21st

January 27, 2019

After a brief hiatus, three staff writers have decided to come together and pick their favorite songs each week based on recent releases, personal feelings, and general overall enjoyment. Week of January...

South teacher performs stand-up comedy

South teacher performs stand-up comedy

Tommy Beggs, Staff Writer January 18, 2019

South English teacher, Sheila McDermott-Sipe, recently performed a stand-up comedy routine at the Comedy Attic. The Comedy Attic hosts an open mic comedy night on Wednesdays at 8 p.m., at which McDermott-Sipe...

2019: the year of reboots and sequels

2019: the year of reboots and sequels

Eli Chafin, Staff Writer/Photographer January 18, 2019

Nearly every big Hollywood movie coming out in 2019 is either a reboot or a sequel. While I desperately wish that the entertainment industry would be more original, this year will definitely bring an...

Anticipated albums of 2019

Anticipated albums of 2019

Eli Chafin, Staff Writer/ Photographer January 11, 2019

Pop culture flourished in 2018, giving us new records from countless artists including Janelle Monae, Mitski, Cardi B,  Beach House, SOPHIE, Ariana Grande and Parquet Courts just to name a few. It’s...

2019 Golden Globes recap

2019 Golden Globes recap

Maddie Roberts, Staff Writer January 10, 2019

A live proposal, Christian Bale thanking Satan, an apology for cultural appropriation by Emma Stone and a classic homage to Judy Garland are just a handful of the most memorable parts of the 2019 Golden...

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Netflix’s “Bird Box” review

Taylor Harmon, Editor January 9, 2019

This past holiday season, the talk of the Christmas table was Netflix's recent film, “Bird Box.” “Bird Box” quickly blew up shortly after its release and resulted in many memes and even the “Bird...

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